I personally know of two dentist that have committed suicide, both for very different reasons. I've been in the field long enough to see that it's a certain personality type that choses this profession and if I had to pin point any one thing, I'd say that's the underlying connection. They are often very demanding people, self absorbed, impatient and they also see themselves as above others. On the other hand, I know some truly wonderful, gifted and happy Dentist. One of the happiest Dentist I know is also one of the poorest, he drives the worst car, wears second hand clothing and has a regular house just like his staff and patients. He constantly gives to other, he does free work on a daily basis and is always involved in some sort of community outreach... this man in my opinion, will never take his own life because he gets what life is all about. I really wish I had a job with him...but his staff would never leave him.